BP (BP) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.34 (As of Aug. 07, 2026) — 19% Above Median

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What is BP Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

BP BP +2.48% 71 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.34 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 1.13. GuruFocus rates BP with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.79 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 769 Oil & Gas companies, BP ranks worse than 52.8% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-07), BP's current share price is $42.23. BP's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $31.40. BP's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.34.

The historical rank and industry rank for BP's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BP' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.48   Med: 1.13   Max: 1.49
Current: 1.31

During the past years, BP's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.49. The lowest was 0.48. And the median was 1.13.

BP's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
52.8% of 769 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.19 vs BP: 1.31

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

BP's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $22.689. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $31.40 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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BP  (NYSE:BP) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


BP Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


BP Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BP's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

BP Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

BP Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.80 1.11 1.11 0.96 1.08

BP Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.90 1.05 1.08 1.52 1.18

BP vs XOM, CVX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, BP's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


BP Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, BP's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where BP's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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BP Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

BP's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=42.23/31.40
=1.34

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

BP's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, BP's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=22.689/142.3000*142.3000
=22.689

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 142.3000.

BP Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 28.988 101.500 40.640
201612 29.353 102.200 40.870
201703 29.792 102.700 41.279
201706 29.426 103.500 40.457
201709 29.858 104.300 40.736
201712 29.816 105.000 40.408
201803 30.127 105.100 40.790
201806 29.985 105.900 40.291
201809 30.370 106.600 40.541
201812 29.676 107.100 39.429
201903 29.866 107.000 39.719
201906 29.888 107.900 39.417
201909 28.754 108.400 37.746
201912 28.977 108.500 38.004
202003 26.227 108.600 34.366
202006 20.405 108.800 26.688
202009 20.130 109.200 26.232
202012 21.007 109.400 27.324
202103 22.398 109.700 29.054
202106 23.377 111.400 29.861
202109 22.319 112.400 28.256
202112 22.930 114.700 28.448
202203 19.533 116.500 23.859
202206 20.851 120.500 24.623
202209 18.769 122.300 21.838
202212 22.316 125.300 25.344
202303 24.247 126.800 27.211
202306 24.190 129.400 26.602
202309 25.381 130.100 27.761
202312 25.058 130.500 27.324
202403 25.326 131.600 27.385
202406 24.736 133.000 26.466
202409 24.444 133.500 26.055
202412 22.419 135.100 23.614
202503 22.133 136.100 23.141
202506 22.828 138.400 23.471
202509 22.638 138.900 23.192
202512 20.701 139.900 21.056
202603 21.735 140.800 21.967
202606 22.689 142.300 22.689

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.34 mean?
BP (BP) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.34 as of Aug. 07, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on BP and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 1.13. Over the past decade, BP's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.48 to 1.49. According to the industry distribution chart, BP ranks #406 out of 769 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 52.8%.
Is BP's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
BP's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.34 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 1.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.48 to a high of 1.49. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.19. BP's value of 1.34 is 12.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BP ranks #406 out of 769 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, BP has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BP's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, BP ranks #406 out of 769 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places BP in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.19. BP's value of 1.34 is 12.6% above this benchmark. Historically, BP's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.48 to 1.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.13 vs. the industry median of 1.19, BP has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 1.19, based on 769 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. BP's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.34 is 12.6% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on BP and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BP's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.34, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 1.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BP (BP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $40.79, compared to a current price of $42.23 — trading 3.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.34, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 1.13 and 12.6% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.19. BP's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For BP (BP), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.34 as of Aug. 07, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is BP (BP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BP stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $42.23 is trading 3.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $40.79. GuruFocus considers BP to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BP:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.34 (19% above median its 10-year median of 1.13)
  • GF Value™: $40.79 vs. price of $42.23 (3.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 12.6% above the Oil & Gas median (#406 of 769)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


BP Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 1 St James\'s Square, London, GBR, SW1Y 4PD
BP is an integrated energy company that explores for, produces, and refines oil and gas around the world. In 2025, it produced 1.2 million barrels of liquids and 6.5 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day. At the end of 2025, proved hydrocarbon reserves stood at 6.2 billion barrels of oil equivalent, 56% of which are liquids. The company operates refineries with a total crude distillation capacity of 1.56 million barrels of oil per day.
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